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C34V

Solid-state preamplifier with variable loudness and remote.

Catalogue code
C34V
Years
1985–1992
Type
preamplifier
Valves & speakers
Solid-state preamplifier with variable loudness and remote
Lifecycle
retired
Confidence
High
Technology
solid-state
Channels
2
Inputs_outputs
phono + line
Safety

Solid-state: check autoformer/Power Guard boards and the original output devices; re-professional recap is expected at this age.

How this model is dated
01 / Witnesses

What applies here

Marks that can be entered for this maker: Serial number, Model / catalogue number, British capacitor code (Hunts, Mullard), Japanese capacitor code (Nichicon, Chemi-Con, ELNA), EIA component code, Version & era marker.

02 / Bounds

The model year is a floor

Nothing predates 1985; components only push the date later.

03 / Value

What moves the price

Sold-price aggregates are not collected yet, so the archive gives no figure — condition, originality of the transformers and a documented recap move this model more than any list price.

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Evidence: McIntosh Audio — historical index